Policy Perspective
September_4_2015_-_COGR_Comment_Letter_to_the_Department_of_Labor_Wage_and_Hour_Division_Regarding_RIN_1235-AA11 (4)
The commented letter from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), dated September 4, 2015, addresses the U.S. Department of Labor's proposal to significantly raise the minimum salary threshold for exempt employees under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) rules (RIN 1235-AA11). COGR, representing 190 research universities and affiliated institutions, expresses concern that more than doublin
September_24_2015_COGR_Letter_to_OMB_on_UG_Deviations (4)
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing major research universities, submitted a letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on September 24, 2015, highlighting widespread deviations by federal agencies from the Uniform Guidance (UG) codified in 2 CFR 200.107. The letter details specific examples of federal funding announcements and award notices that impose requirements
NAS_Part_1_COGR_Response (1)
The document is the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR)'s response to the National Academy of Sciences' report on optimizing federal research regulations and reporting requirements for academic research institutions. COGR broadly expresses support for the report’s recommendations aimed at reducing administrative burden and increasing efficiency in the management of federal research
October_30_2015-_COGR-AAU_Joint_Letter_on_DFARS_Case_2013-D018 (2)
The joint letter from the Association of American Universities (AAU) and the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) addresses significant concerns regarding the interim Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) rule, Case 2013-D018, which expands safeguarding and reporting requirements for controlled defense information. The organizations, representing numerous leading U.S. resea
COGR Letter to DOD on COI Requirements
The document represents a comprehensive guide and formal communication pertaining to the procedures, requirements, and regulatory framework for submitting medical research proposals to the U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Health Program, particularly those managed by the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC). It consists of detailed application instructions, policy clarific
COGR Adjust UCA Nov 13, 2015
The document is a formal letter from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing major research universities, addressed to officials at the Office of Federal Financial Management within the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The letter discusses the methodology for calculating the Utility Cost Adjustment (UCA) in the context of federal research funding, specifically critiquing a
OMB_Grants_Reform_Letter_April_2012
The April 2012 letter from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) articulates research universities’ perspectives and recommendations regarding proposed federal grants reform. Representing over 180 major research institutions, COGR underscores the importance of grants reform that reduces unnecessary administrative burdens and costs, enhances resea
A-21_Task_Force_Document_on_Effort_Reporting_Requirement
The "A-21 Task Force Document on Effort Reporting Requirement," authored by David Kennedy and representing the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), presents a comprehensive argument for discontinuing the traditional federal effort reporting requirement in research institutions. The document, addressed to the A-21 Task Force and related federal bodies, critiques the current system of
COGR_Letter_on_NIH_RFI_Input_on_Reduction_of_Cost_and_Burden_Associated_with_OMB_Circular_A-21
The document is an official letter from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing over 180 major research universities and affiliated institutions, addressing the National Science and Technology Council’s A-21 Task Force. Authored by David Kennedy and signed by COGR President Anthony P. DeCrappeo, the letter provides detailed feedback in response to a Request for Information (RFI)
COGR_Attachment_to_NIH_RFI_Input_on_Reduction_of_Cost_and_Burden_Associated_with_OMB_Circular_A-21
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), in its communication addressing the NIH RFI and federal research oversight, outlines a comprehensive set of recommendations designed to alleviate the administrative and financial burdens imposed by federal regulations—particularly OMB Circular A-21—on research universities, hospitals, and nonprofit research organizations. COGR advocates for a moderniza
